MI Costs

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees By Semester Graduate Schools - New Brunswick
2024-2025 Tuition & Fees By Semester Graduate Schools - Fully Online

Estimates of tuition and fees per semester for 2024-25

Two classes, or 6 credits, per semester, is a typical part-time load for graduate students. 3 classes, or 9 credits, per semester, is a full-time load for graduate students. Please note that there is flexibility for students to take more than 9 credits per semester after a discussion with the Program Director or advisor.

• New Jersey residents taking classes on campus and online: Tuition (excluding fees each semester as the total cost of the fees depends on how many semesters you will require) for the entire degree will be about $30,924. In 2024-25, the tuition and fees will be about $5,666 per semester when taking two classes each term.
• Out-of-state residents taking classes on campus: Tuition (excluding fees each semester) for the entire degree will be about $52,596. In 2024-25, the tuition and fees will be about $9,278 per semester when taking two classes each term.
• Fully Online Tuition for the entire degree will be about $37,692. Fully online tuition does not include additional fees each semester. In 2024-25, the tuition and fees will be about $6042 per semester when taking two classes each term.

*The fees charged each semester are school, campus, and computer fees. You will also be charged the technology fee if you complete online courses. Graduate students interested in options for living on campus should check the Graduate Student Housing page.

For additional resources to project tuition, fees, and enrollment costs, visit the University cost calculator.

Your first step in applying for any financial aid is to complete the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.  Completing a FAFSA will indicate whether you are eligible to apply for aid from federal, state, and other funders.

Refer to Rutgers’ Office of Financial Aid for additional information including:

• How to apply for financial aid
• How to manage your required documents online
• Financial aid timeline
• Forms and documents
• Help and resources

Rutgers SC&I and the MI program are proud to be able to recognize high-achieving graduate students each year by awarding scholarships and awards to incoming and continuing students. Visit SC&I Scholarships and Awards for:

• Application instructions
• Scholarship eligibility criteria
• Scholarship timelines and deadlines
• MI scholarships, fellowship, and support funds

If you have any questions, you may contact the SC&I scholarship administrator at scholarship@comminfo.rutgers.edu.